How far is Hopatcong, NJ from East Orange, NJ?

The driving distance from Hopatcong, NJ to East Orange, NJ is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.09 mi
00h 41m
Flight
26.36 mi
42.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.36 mi
Kilometers
42.43 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.09 mi
Kilometers
54.87 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Orange
Wed, May 13, 7:26 PM EDT
Return by in Hopatcong
Wed, May 13, 8:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopatcong
2026-05-13T18:44
Arrive East Orange
Wed, May 13, 7:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hopatcong
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Parsippany
NJ

Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

From Hopatcong
16.5 mi
00h 20m
To East Orange
17.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hopatcong and East Orange.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hopatcong and East Orange.

  1. 1

    Start on Chincopee Avenue

    22 m · 5 sec · Chincopee Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hopatchung Road

    939 ft · 22 sec · Hopatchung Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lakeside Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · Lakeside Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Landing Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Landing Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Ledgewood Landing Road

    2187 ft · 44 sec · Ledgewood Landing Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 80 East: New York

    1959 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark

    1.1 km · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Essex Freeway

    10.3 mi · 13 min · Essex Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange

    1647 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Harrison Street

    1255 ft · 31 sec · South Harrison Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Street

    1019 ft · 23 sec · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Glenwood Avenue

    647 ft · 21 sec · Glenwood Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Park Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Arlington Avenue

    758 ft · 30 sec · North Arlington Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Parkway Drive

    619 ft · 12 sec · Parkway Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parkway Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopatcong and East Orange.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
16.6 mi · 49%
Essex Freeway
10.3 mi · 30%
Lakeside Boulevard
2.04 mi · 6%
I 280 East
0.71 mi · 2%
Park Avenue
0.7 mi · 2%
Landing Road
0.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

16.6 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parsippany
00h 20m from Hopatcong
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Hopatcong and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Orange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hopatcong to East Orange?

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Parsippany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Hopatcong and 17.5 miles from East Orange.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Hopatcong and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Orange.

Stop Ideas Near Parsippany

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Parsippany and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of East Orange
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

City of East Orange

East Orange , NJ
44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, NJ 07017
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City government office
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parsippany.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

26 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

33 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

38 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopatcong and East Orange. Straight-line distance: 26.36 mi (42.43 km).

Hopatcong

#1 Hopatcong

Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States

Population14,145
Coordinates40.9328800, -74.6593300
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
East Orange

#2 East Orange

The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.

Population64,630
Coordinates40.7673200, -74.2048700
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Chincopee Avenue (-74.659259, 40.932843)
End: Parkway Drive (-74.20477, 40.767325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.55 L · about $4.90
Round trip
$9.81
2.4 gal · 9.1 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.90 $9.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.52 $11.04
Premium $4.95 $5.94 $11.89
Diesel $5.98 $7.18 $14.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hopatcong and East Orange. The current time is 18:44:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.